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Are you looking to play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional Companies House services? Come and join our Product Management team! Companies House Product Managers are passionate about digital innovation and meeting user needs, and we're seeking someone who shares these values to join our team and enhance our digital services.
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Companies House offers a flexible and welcoming culture that promotes a healthy work life balance as well as a proactive approach to wellbeing that allows us to be our best at work. We recognise that people are the key to our success so offer a fantastic benefits package including flexible working with no core hours, 30 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 1 privilege day as well as enrolment into the Civil Service Pension scheme with a contribution rate averaging 28%.
Find out more about what a great place Companies House is to work
About the team
The Product Management team is part of the Product Design team and sits within the Digital and Technology Directorate. The Directorate has over 200 internal staff who are supplemented by external contractors and third-party resources as necessary. We have an exciting portfolio of services that have internal and external users and there are further services in our pipeline for future development. We are looking for an experienced Senior Product Manager to help us effectively manage and implement our growing portfolio of work, through collaboration in agile service teams working on user centred designs.
Please note
* Companies House cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign.
* Security Clearance is an essential requirement (minimum residency criteria is in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years).
* You will be aligned to our Cardiff office, where you will be expected to attend on a regular basis.
Companies House incorporates, maintains and dissolves limited companies, and makes that information available to the public. This is an exciting opportunity in the Digital Services Directorate, helping to design and deliver quality digital solutions for the millions of users of our services. You will have the opportunity to be at the forefront of digital transformation in Government and help shape our services to meet the ever-changing demands of the UK’s business landscape.
The Product team plays a key role in the design, delivery and management of these services.
Find out more about the Product Manager profession.
The Senior Product Managers are responsible for:
* Product Management of pre-project and Discovery project phases or pre-work for large/priority BIs and handover to the scrum team and product manager
* Line management, training, development and coaching of permanent product managers through all project stages, ensuring the service standards are central to service development and supporting preparation for relevant reviews and assessments
* Responsible for hiring and onboarding product managers and contractors
* Responsible for monitoring product management standards and performance of contractors
* Supporting commercial procurement at the project level, being a member of relevant procurement panels, drafting Statement of Works, supporting delivery partner onboarding and monitoring product management standards and performance of delivery partners during commercial contracts
* Working with Service Managers and Owners to prioritise and plan digital workstreams and ensure they are effectively delivered and resourced for their services and develop a service roadmap
* Supporting head of profession in resource planning to meet delivery objectives Serving on project boards for their relevant service
* Ensuring alignment across services and within projects with multiple workstreams
* Leading, promoting and organising communities of practice and implementing cross profession events
* Representing and advocating for the user throughout the product lifecycle and during planning discussions
Person specification
We are looking for the following, which will be assessed at sift and at interview.
* Experienced product manager or senior product manager, experienced in delivering and maintaining complex products or services
* Experienced in leading, mentoring and supporting product managers or other team members
* Strong experience communicating complex technical concepts to senior stakeholders to secure buy-in
* Experienced in different development practices and experienced in discussing and recommending options
* Experienced in prioritisation, scope management and stakeholder management
* Successfully delivered digital services to users and experience of fast-paced, complex deliveries
* Delivering products or services using agile methodologies and in coaching others in these practices
Alongside your salary of £51,854, Companies House contributes £15,022 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
We offer an excellent benefits package that includes:
* a generous 30 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and 1 privilege day
* enrolment into the Civil Service Pension Scheme with a contribution rate of averaging 28%
* a range of recognition schemes including instant awards to thank and recognise each other's efforts and contributions
* strong ethos of equality, diversity and inclusion
* great work life balance with flexible and mobile working available for many roles
* a pro-active approach to employee wellbeing that allows our employees to flourish and be their best at work and has enabled us to become an Investors In People platinum accredited employer
* online financial support and advice
* seasonal flu jabs
* generous maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave allowances
* a focus on career development and progression
* a number of inclusive network groups to support our colleagues and a great sports and social society
* cycle to work scheme
Next Steps
Click 'Apply Now' to be taken to our main advert Civil Service Jobs where you can see more details regarding the role, the incredible benefits we have to offer and what it's like to work in Companies House.
If you have any questions about the role or process, please reach out to kjones6@companieshouse.gov.uk.
This role closes on 28 July 2025.
Seniority level
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Associate
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Full-time
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Information Technology, Other, and Product Management
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Government Administration
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